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How to recycle t-shirts to make a memory quilt. 9 Cool Things to Do With Old Books » Written Word. Bibliophiles and bookworms, English majors and lovers of literature: is it possible to have too many books?

9 Cool Things to Do With Old Books » Written Word

They accumulate so quickly! Every member of your family getting you the same three books you requested for Christmas. Seeing Don DeLillo marked half-off, knowing you dumped a half-caff latte on your copy of Underworld, and – even though only the first three pages are illegible – justifying its purchase. 15+ years of required reading lists stored in boxes in your basement, even though you can bet your bippy you will never willingly read the poetry of Robert Burns again. We are up to our waists in books, some of which we hate (really Master Burns? Scottish dialect? Update: Do to the overwhelming support (HA!) 1. It brings a whole new meaning to “audio book.” Use your old books to showcase your artistic side. Good for hiding passwords and codes, the key to your safe, and family jewels. 2.

Your choice of ribbon can transform this wreath so it is suitable for every holiday – or every day! Making Oval Shaped Items and Rag Rug Directions. How To Crochet A Basic Oval Shape and Oval Rag Rug Pattern You could also make this rug with worsted weight yarn, using two strands held together throughout.

Making Oval Shaped Items and Rag Rug Directions

However, a rug made with fabric strips will be sturdier and will last longer than one made from yarn. For instruction on preparing fabric strips to crochet with, see: Basic Instructions for Crocheting an Oval Shape Starting chain: Chain 22. Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in back loop only of next 20 ch; 3 sc in last ch, turn sideways and continue along other side of the foundation ch, sc in remaining loop of ea of next 20 ch, 2 sc in first ch of this rnd, sl st to first sc. Varying the places where you do the increases: For example, if you are on a round where you would be putting 7 stitches in between each increase, you can vary the stitches in between the increases so that your increases won't be all lined up in the same place, like so: instead of 7 sc between increases on that round, do 5, 11, 5.

Done. It’s 9:00pm. We have officially finished up our valentines-for-classmates preparations. Things I’m thinking: 1) I have a lot of children. 2) Those children have a lot of classmates. It turns out Colorado has bigger class sizes than New York. It took me until Valentines Day to notice. We used a clever idea I found on Kirtsy — via 24-7-365. To those who are up late making stuff: I salute you with my exacto knife. Crotchety Crocheting Fool. Confetti Crayons. I’ve seen these all over the place lately and have been anxious to try them.

Confetti Crayons

You may have tons of crayons around your house–but if not, luckily, they are about 25 cents in all the Back To School sales now-a-days. Peel off the paper. When I was a kid–this was easy. But crayons today are a bit more snooty. They have some plastic stuff under the paper to help the crayons not break so easy–which also makes the paper harder to get off. Break them up and sort them into whatever color combos interest you.

Drop them in paper lined cupcake pans. Until they look about like this. Set them in the freezer for about an hour. Peel them out of the paper… and there you have it… Confetti Crayons for your very favorite little artists. Oh, do come enter our EASY “Melissa & Doug Summer Toys” $75 giveaway! How To Make Folded Paper Stars — so you wannabee a Domestik Goddess? Allow me to introduce the lovely and talented Ching Ya, a dear friend and social media geek with a delightful creative streak.

How To Make Folded Paper Stars — so you wannabee a Domestik Goddess?

Today, she’ll teach us how to fold our own paper stars in this photo tutorial. Enjoy! ~ Jen The Cute Little Stars Twinkle twinkle little stars How colorful and adorable you are… I’ve always loved them, it’s my dream to hold the stars in my hands and admire their beauty. Guess what? Cute isn’t it? I sprinkle these little ones around my Christmas corner, along with the tree of course.

So, do you want to spice up your Christmas decorations with these little ones? How To Fold Your Little Paper Stars What do you need? A half-used colored/wrapping paper (I prefer recycled ones, you could use brand new if you like), a ruler and scissors. Are you ready to rumble? Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Moravian stars.

3D origami animation diagrams- animated origami diagram to fold a paper flapping bird- the art of paper folding. They should be slapped!: A Halloween Treat: 20 Really Creative (Homemade) Halloween Costumes. Page 3.